moving forward II -- it's a bright, sun-shiny day!

[Lyrael]

Nevanna-
Here is my earlier reply that I didn't get a chance to post:
Nev-
The third of September is the year anniversary of H moving out. It's been kind of a tough time for me.

I am also occasionally missing my space. H is home A LOT, and sometimes it just kinda grates on me a bit. I love him, I want him here, but tranisitioning from being alone a lot and in charge of my space and time to being really "married" again is an adjustment.

I am actually thinking about getting a part-time job, just to give me some time out of the house. I guess I developed some independence while he didn't live here, and I still need alone time sometimes.

One thing Betsey (Underdog) has hammered into my head time and time again: if you don't take care of yourself, you won't have any patience or energy for anyone or anything else. That is so true! I am finding that one way I need to take care of myself is by giving myself some space.

Now here's my reply to the current post. I also have HPV in my system. It was pretty ugly when I found out, as I was not as well-informed as your doctor helped you to be, and I got pretty upset with my H, as I knew his ex had it. Anyway, I also had that abnormal pap, and am getting a repeat and possibly a colposcopy. So far I haven't had any problems with it, and it was detected before my pregnancy. My doctor was kind of rude about it actually, insinuating that I should demand some answers from my then boyfriend, and questioning whether I was really making a good choice being with him.

My question to you re no health insurance - is your income too high for medical assistance? If so, could you do a payment plan, or ask for a discount? Some places will discount your care, and some won't. It always helps to discuss the situation with the billing office.

Hugs,
Myrrh